Single-player games like Bob Was Hungry
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Bob Was Hungry, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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Hans
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Hans is a physics-driven, parkour adventure. Ascend to the sky with our lonely watermelon hero. Navigate treacherous platforms, defy physics by slowing down time, try not to fall and chase the dream of reuniting with humanity. No saves. Bounce, fail, adapt, and bounce again.
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Spelunky
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
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Only Climb: Better Together
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Tired of sitting on the ground? Take a sky-high journey with your friends in Only Climb: Better Together! Touch the clouds with your own hands and find out what's behind them, but remember, there are no easy paths…
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Only Up: With Friends
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Only Up: With Friends is a multiplayer parkour game where precision is essential. Race against your friends to the top by climbing a variety of dynamic obstacles. One mistake and its back to the start...
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Cuphead
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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The End Is Nigh
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.
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Cloudberry Kingdom™
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Unhappily ever after. That’s how it starts. The Orb resurfaces and the classic characters return. Kobbler with his mania, Princess with her endless boredom. It’s only a matter of time before Bob, our hero, shows up to put order back to madness. Three powers struggle for victory and the fate of Cloudberry Kingdom hangs in the balance.
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Spectraball
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Spectraball combines elements of platforming, puzzle solving, addictive gameplay, and stunning visuals to deliver an experience that sets a new standard for the genre. In addition, Spectraball utilizes Steamworks, offering full support for achievements and stat tracking.
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Viktor
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Viktor is an action-packed sidescrolling adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. As Viktor, you will fight your way through hordes of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission.
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Moonlight Minions
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Moonlight Minions is an addictive tower-defense experience with a refreshing style. Defend your lands from the invading minion hordes using the arsenal of organic defenses and powerful abilities at your disposal! Originally released for iOS, Moonlight Minions is now available on Steam.
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Just VR Slingshot Target Practice
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Spend some time shooting targets with a slingshot. This game is, after all, Just VR Slingshot Target Practice.
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Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins
Single-player alternative to Bob Was Hungry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Was Hungry.
Years after leaving to wander Overworld, Viktor returns home to find his mother long dead and his brother in command of the Legion. As he aims to pick up the pieces of the life he left behind, Viktor finds himself in the midst of a gathering storm that will change Overworld forever...